SE17 2PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE17 2PS

SE17 2PS, Southwark has recorded a total of 250 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.69 per 1,000 population. This SE17 2PS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE17 postcode area, which has experienced 637 crimes and a crime rate of 17.76 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE17 2PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE17 2PS, encompassing approximately 8420 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE17 2PS area, explore the SE17 2PS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE17 2PS area, visit the SE17 2PS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (120) incidents (1100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-6.06% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)

SE17 2PS Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 115
  • Blackwood Street with total crimes: 16
  • Walworth Place with total crimes: 11

SE17 2PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12029.691100.00%
Violence and sexual offences3114.25-6.06%
Theft from the person173.6870.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.0223.08%
Other theft151.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.78333.33%
Burglary91.5428.57%
Drugs71.0716.67%
Robbery70.83133.33%
Public order70.83133.33%
Vehicle crime40.830.00%
Bicycle theft20.48100.00%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.88-13.16%
Anti-social behaviour133.92-7.14%
Theft from the person101.54-44.44%
Shoplifting101.1925.00%
Burglary71.19-22.22%
Drugs60.830.00%
Other theft50.71-61.54%
Vehicle crime40.59-42.86%
Public order30.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.360.00%
Robbery30.36-62.50%
Other crime20.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3815.20-13.64%
Theft from the person184.5128.57%
Anti-social behaviour142.1427.27%
Other theft131.66-7.14%
Burglary91.5450.00%
Shoplifting81.0714.29%
Robbery80.95-20.00%
Bicycle theft70.95133.33%
Vehicle crime70.8375.00%
Public order60.83-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4416.2746.67%
Other theft145.2340.00%
Theft from the person141.66-6.67%
Public order121.6620.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.43-56.00%
Robbery101.3125.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.19-20.00%
Shoplifting70.95250.00%
Burglary60.83-14.29%
Vehicle crime40.71-55.56%
Bicycle theft30.48-25.00%
Drugs20.36-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.24-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.51-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour253.560.00%
Theft from the person152.9750.00%
Other theft101.78-44.44%
Public order101.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.1911.11%
Vehicle crime91.19125.00%
Robbery81.0733.33%
Burglary70.95-12.50%
Drugs50.83-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.59100.00%
Possession of weapons30.48200.00%
Shoplifting20.36-75.00%
Other crime10.24-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4818.7645.45%
Anti-social behaviour255.70-16.67%
Other theft182.9712.50%
Public order102.14150.00%
Theft from the person101.19-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson91.1928.57%
Shoplifting81.07300.00%
Burglary80.950.00%
Robbery60.95-25.00%
Drugs60.71500.00%
Vehicle crime40.710.00%
Other crime30.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.36100.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour303.920.00%
Other theft163.560.00%
Theft from the person141.900.00%
Burglary81.660.00%
Robbery80.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.950.00%
Public order40.830.00%
Vehicle crime40.480.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20248
January 202410
December 20238
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
April 202413
January 202414
December 202310
November 202318
October 202316

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20246
January 202412
December 202310
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 257 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 36.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202433
April 202438
January 202444
December 202330
November 202348
October 202333

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 20249
January 20246
December 20237
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
January 20248
December 202310
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
April 202414
January 202411
December 202325
November 202325
October 202330

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 157 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024120
August 202410
April 20248
January 20247
December 20232
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20247
January 20244
December 20239
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 98 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
April 202418
January 202414
December 202315
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE17 2PS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total115
    Shoplifting106
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Blackwood Street
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Walworth Place
    Total11
    Shoplifting11
  • 4. Arnside Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Canal Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
  • 6. Red Lion Row
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Villa Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Albany Mews
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Albany Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Queen'S Row
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gateway
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wooler Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hopwood Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Phelp Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 16. Westmoreland Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Beaconsfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Pelier Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 19. Macleod Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Cadiz Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Beckford Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Merrow Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Burton Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 25. Liverpool Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Roland Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Portland Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Sears Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Horsman Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1